Melton bookworms are in for a treat.
Melton council will receive $156,000 from the state government for a new mobile library van.
The money comes from the latest round of funding from the living libraries infrastructure program.
Local Government Minister Melissa Horne said the grants were a sign of the government’s commitment to education and information.
“Whether it’s through improved technology, after-hours access or outreach services, we are supporting our libraries to meet the needs of communities across Victoria,” she said.
“We love our public libraries, and through our Living Libraries Infrastructure Program we are building high-quality facilities so that more Victorians can access library services.”
Public Libraries Victoria president Vanessa Schernickau welcomed the investment and it was particularly beneficial for the personal growth of the community.
“This essential funding benefits all local communities through resourcing their valued public libraries that contribute to a prosperous and healthy Victoria,” she said.
The program builds on the more than $48.2 million put into the 283 public libraries across Victoria by the state government in Victoria’s 283 public libraries this year.
It will help ensure they can continue to deliver vital services to the community.
Details: localgovernment.vic.gov.au/grants.
Eddie Russell
